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The Return To KNBR I Never Saw Coming

"I'm excited to be back in the game, grateful for another opportunity. I'm confident I can earn the trust of Bay Area listeners all over again. More than anything, I'm hopeful my friend Greg Papa wins the only battle that really matters."

20 Brands In 20 Days: Mike Street, WPGC, Washington D.C.

"For a while, especially with mainstream hip hop and R&B, if it was new, you could just play it and it worked. But you have to be a bit more discerning these days."

Spotify’s Skip Ahead Feature Isn’t The Threat Podcasting Thinks It Is

"If a single button is enough to break the relationship between a creator and an audience, then that relationship probably wasn't as strong as we thought."

38 Years After Rush Limbaugh, Is News/Talk Radio Stuck in the Past?

Some may interpret my conclusion as a slight against Limbaugh. Actually, it's the opposite — it's admiration for what Limbaugh built: a wildly successful format across the country. But at the same time, it feels like there hasn't been much, if any, evolution over four decades.

NBC Olympics Announces Broadcast Teams for USA Network, CNBC Coverage

"We are excited to have veterans of multiple Olympics returning to serve as hosts to present the most compelling stories, news, and interviews as we take viewers from event to event throughout the Games"

Sports Boost October Television Gains in Latest Nielsen Media Distributor Gauge

"Even with that momentum, no distributor was able to surpass YouTube’s lead"

Cris Collinsworth Calling 500th Career Game Sunday Night on NBC Sports

"Collinsworth has built a remarkable broadcasting career. He has called games at 52 NFL stadiums, partnered with 13 play-by-play announcers, and appeared on four television networks and two streaming platforms"

Why Rob Manfred Is Now on the Clock as MLB Commissioner

"The next three years will define Manfred’s legacy as commissioner of baseball. If he’s able to secure a deal where baseball leapfrogs the NBA in media rights value, put him in the hall"

NBC Sports Announces Multi-Year Media Rights Agreement With Major League Baseball

"We are excited to reignite NBC Sports’ storied Major League Baseball history through this comprehensive and innovative partnership that will honor the past and create new traditions"

Peacock, NBC Sports Return With Madden NFL Cast on Thanksgiving Night

"We are excited to once again work with the NFL, EA SPORTS, and Genius Sports to offer fans the ability to watch Madden NFL come to life, exclusively on Peacock"

NBCUniversal Launching NBC Sports Network Monday On YouTube TV Exclusively

"The network will debut exclusively on YouTube TV, with Xfinity expected to follow shortly after. Additional pay-TV distributors are set to be announced in the coming weeks"

Maria Taylor: The Last Thing ESPN Told Me Was You’ll Never Be Seen on Television Again

"When I made the decision to come over to NBC, I had to believe in that and go with it. I just felt like I wasn’t getting served, there was nothing else to learn [at ESPN]"

How Michael Jordan’s Load Management With NBC Sports Ruins the Spectacle and Exposes the Hypocricy

"If Wayne Gretzky, Tom Brady, and Derek Jeter can find time to discuss current-day league events, so can Michael Jordan"

NBC Sports Signs Multi-Year Rights Extension With Royal Ascot

"We are excited to continue our partnership with Royal Ascot to showcase their incredible racing and pageantry each June"

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20 Brands In 20 Days: Mike Street, WPGC, Washington D.C.

"For a while, especially with mainstream hip hop and R&B, if it was new, you could just play it and it worked. But you have to be a bit more discerning these days."

Spotify’s Skip Ahead Feature Isn’t The Threat Podcasting Thinks It Is

"If a single button is enough to break the relationship between a creator and an audience, then that relationship probably wasn't as strong as we thought."

38 Years After Rush Limbaugh, Is News/Talk Radio Stuck in the Past?

Some may interpret my conclusion as a slight against Limbaugh. Actually, it's the opposite — it's admiration for what Limbaugh built: a wildly successful format across the country. But at the same time, it feels like there hasn't been much, if any, evolution over four decades.

Lynn Barstow: Alternative Radio Programming Legend

"The station does enjoy top of mind awareness from having that tentpole morning show. It gives us a connection to the audience that just being a music jukebox can't provide."